not to say

phrase

—used to introduce a more forceful or critical way of describing someone or something

He was impolite, not to say downright rude!

Examples of not to say in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s not to say the movie isn’t great fun, full of enjoyable surprises and, in the end, a compelling meditation on reality and gullibility. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026

But that’s not to say the system is perfect, especially in a fast-growing city such as Fort Worth where the demand for housing shows no sign of plateauing. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

Rainbeau knows Kaylee is off the mark but decides not to say anything. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026

That’s not to say that Nike should stop reissuing its classic sneakers. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for not to say

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway